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Page 2 ARTS IN HARMONY OPENING RECEPTION January 22 The opening reception for the "Arts in Harmony '96" National Juried Art Show will be held at 7:00 pm, on Monday January 22, 1996 in the Sherburne County Government Center. This show is expected to be the second largest juried art show to be held in Minnesota this year, and it will be the only national juried show held here. The show prospectus was mailed to over 1,200 artists in 25 states. The number of entries is expected to be high because of the show promotion that has taken place and because of the Purchase Award being offered by the United Power Association. Many of the artists will be on hand for the opening. You are invited to meet them and to see the exhibit which will run through March 1 st. The exhibit can be seen during the regular Government Center hours. It will probable take more than one visit to fully appreciate all of the works in the show. Minnesota Association of Community Theatres The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT) is for theater lovers who want to share information and resources. A bimonthly newsletter, MACT Facts, lists plays scheduled to show throughout the state. There are periodic workshops; a recent Saturday featured director Michael Brindisi on the actor/ director relationship, actress Shirley Venard on creating a role, and designer Amelia Breuer on low- budget costumes. The MACT hotline provides audition information. There is also a biennial play festival and plenty of chances to network. Membership for individuals is $15. For further information call 644 -1187 or write MACT, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. MADE AN ONIPORI SSWOM 0 All those attending the Annual Celebration on November 9th. made an impression by helping paint wall designs depicting a river scene, a town street, and wall graffiti. They then impressed each other by becoming after - dinner musicians playing state -of- the -art pipe chimes. But, by far the most lasting impression of the evening was made by Elk River High School Senior Shanti Goth. She spoke about how art inspired her. Her speach is published in the "Writers Corner" this month so that it can be shared with those who were not there in person to hear her speak. SENIORS CLASS Do you need a new mug for your morning coffee? Would you like to make gifts for your grandchildren? Or have you just always wanted to try working with clay? Take this new class for seniors only at Northern Clay Center (NCC). Learn basic handbuilding, glaze techniques, and develop your own ideas. The class meets for four weeks on Mondays from 9:30 am. to 11:30 am. starting January 8th. The course fee is $50. Northern Clay Center is located at 2375 University Avenue W., St. Paul. To register, either visit NCC, or call 642 -1735. The Northern Clay Center is 0 regional organization whose purpose is the advancement of the ceramic arts. Its mission is to promote excellence in the work of clay artists, to provide educational opportunities for artists and the community, and to encourage the public's appreciation and understanding of the ceramic arts. ART FOR SALE Oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, pastels, drawings, and other forms of visual art for sale. "Arts in Harmony '96" National Juried Art Show at the Sherburne County Government Center through March 1, 1996. All sales handled by Elk River Area Arts Council. Ca-0 441 -4725. ERAAC receives a portion of all sales. eddy.... A current that runs contrary to the main current or tradition, as of life, art or philosophy; a byway. " The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language The Eddy is the newsletter of the Elk River Area Arts Council. Robert Meyer, Editor Britt Aamodt, Staff Writer David Beauvais, Coordinator Rhonda Johnson, Strings Director All articles related to the Arts in the Elk River and surrounding Area are welcome, space allowing; as are dates of local arts events, letters to the editor, cartoons, etc. Please include your name, address, and telephone number on all correspondence. Send to: Elk River Area Arts Council 400 Jackson Avenue, Suite 205 Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612/441 -4725